Electric Trucks

Costain to lead ‘electric road’...

Jul 27, 2021Comments off

Costain is getting government funding for a feasibility study into “electric roads” for battery-powered heavy goods vehicles. The contractor will consider trials of an ‘Electric

Continental tests prototype tyres for elect...

Jul 19, 2021Comments off

Continental is developing new tyre solutions to suit the needs of electric truck operators. It is currently performing test drives with a vehicle from Futuricum,

Mercedes-Benz eActros celebrates its world ...

Jul 01, 2021Comments off

Mercedes-Benz Trucks celebrates the world premiere of its battery-electric eActros for heavy-duty distribution haulage. Mercedes-Benz Trucks is heralding a new era with the launch of

Volta Trucks to debut the full−electric V...

Jun 28, 2021Comments off

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, is publicly debuting the Volta Zero, the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle, at ITT Hub, on June 30th and July

Behind the Wheel: An electrifying partnersh...

Jun 18, 2021Comments off

Discover what happens when two of the world’s most innovative companies join forces to tackle a major challenge together. The ultimate goal of the partnership

World premiere of the eActros on June 30

Jun 15, 2021Comments off

On June 30, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will celebrate the world premiere of its battery-powered eActros for heavy-duty distribution. With the presentation of the first series-produced electric

Wireless charging project for long haul ele...

Jun 11, 2021Comments off

A project led by Coventry City Council and supported by Ricardo and Western Power Distribution (WPD) has launched a new study into dynamic wireless charging

Tevva and Vattenfall to support fleets with...

May 06, 2021Comments off

Tevva and Vattenfall Network Solutions, a division of Vattenfall, have joined forces to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the

Warburtons first 16 tonne 100% electric tru...

Apr 23, 2021Comments off

Warburtons, the UK’s largest bakery brand, is rolling out its first 16 tonne 100% electric truck, a Renault Trucks D Z.E. The vehicle, striking in

Helping fleet operators transition to full ...

Apr 22, 2021Comments off

Trucks are responsible for a disproportionate amount of greenhouse gases on the EU’s roads.  In a study by Transport & Environment, trucks were found to